#999E98

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #999E98?

RGB(153, 158, 152), HSL(110.0, 3.0%, 60.8%), CMYK(3.2%, 0.0%, 3.8%, 38.0%).

Q: Does #999E98 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.73:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#999E98 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 153, 158, 152, in HSL 110.0°, 3.0%, 60.8%, and in CMYK 3.2%, 0.0%, 3.8%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 7004 Signal Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#999E98

RGB

153, 158, 152

HSL

110.0, 3.0%, 60.8%

HSV

110.0, 3.8%, 62.0%

CMYK

3.2%, 0.0%, 3.8%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.6934 0.0103 140.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 7004 Signal Grey

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.